Sportsbet Sandown - Sunday 31st May 2026

78 MRC.RACING.COM Race 1 Sportsbet Green Tick Hurdle 3400M Golden Crusader (FR) RR failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure from the 500m and may not have backed up from its most recent performance at Terang 19 April 2026. WNBL 07/05/2026 Andy Win (NZ) Slow to begin. After safely negotiating the 8th obstacle became unbalanced after brushing with aa runner. WNBL 05/05/2026 Ongatiti (NZ) After safely negotiating the 8th obstacle was hampered. Jumped the 9th obstacle awkwardly and knuckled on landing. After safely negotiating the final obstacle was bumped. WNBL 07/05/2026 Ferago After safely negotiating the 7th obstacle was tightened for room. CAST 17/05/2026 The Vocalist (NZ) After safely negotiating the 7th obstacle was steadied when tightened for room. CAST 17/05/2026 High Heeled Began awkwardly and shortly after the start was hampered. Jumped the 6th obstacle awkwardly. WNBL 05/05/2026 In Your Hands (NZ) Approaching the 2nd obstacle near the 3000m was checked to avoid heels. WNBL 05/05/2026 Race 2 Sportsbet Australian Hurdle 3900M Highland Blaze Began awkwardly. Near the 2500m raced in restricted room to the inside of The Storyteller (NZ) and was steadied. Jordan Hart rider of Highland Blaze was notified to ensure there is sufficient room to improve before he does so in future. Near the 1000m approaching the 7th obstacle raced tight to the inside of Karburan (FR) (Steven Pateman) which shifted in. WNBL 06/05/2026 The Storyteller (NZ) Near the 1400m raced tight inside Enchanted Elle (NZ) (Will Gordon) which shifted in before being corrected. Will Gordon was advised to exercise more care. Jumped the 8th obstacle awkwardly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. WNBL 06/05/2026 Mr Waterville (IRE) Jumped last obstacle awkwardly and knuckled on landing. WNBL 07/05/2026 Karburan (FR) Jumped the 1st obstacle awkwardly. CAST 17/05/2026 Fengarada Jumped the 8th obstacle awkwardly. Jumped the 10th obstacle awkwardly. Rider reported the gelding was not suited by the strong temp of today’s event. CAST 17/05/2026 Race 3 Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap 1600M Red On Red Began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 800m improved onto heels and was steadied. TRAR 30/11/2025 Easy Dun Did not obtain clear running until passing the 150m. BDGO 13/05/2026 Highness (FR) After negotiating the 3rd obstacle was hampered when bumped. CAST 18/05/2025 Beautifully (NZ) Slow to begin. CRAN 17/04/2026 Cat Noir Raced wide through the early stages, before crossing to obtain the lead approaching the 1000m. Tactics queried. Rider explained that he had been asked to ride the horse forward, as is customary, and from the wide draw he was obliged to make some use of his mount to cross in the early stages. Added the gelding then raced keenly in the lead. WNBL 05/05/2026 Rapid Cheval (NZ) Rider Ben Melham reported the mare felt uncomfortable in its action when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant findings SANH 11/03/2026 Winter Nights Eased from the start before settling at the rear of the field. Approaching the 150m was disappointed for clear running.Held up inside final 50m and not tested. Rider reported instructed to settle back and ride for luck on inside where racing pattern appeared to be advantageous. Rider reported shifted in on straightening where had some difficulties obtaining clear running. Rider was advised should have improved into the race sooner than he did. GEEL 01/05/2026 Hoodys Horse Rider reported the gelding, which was second up, was initially challenged for the lead, however was under pressure for some distance from the finish. A postrace veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. CAST 17/05/2026 Pray Day Slow to begin. Rider reported the gelding failed to handle the Heavy 8 track conditions and he added, mount would be better suited to distances shorter than tonight’s 2000m. A post-race veterinary examination did not identify any significant abnormal findings. PAKM 16/04/2026 Wings Of Carmen Near the 1300m was checked to avoid the heels. SEYM 21/05/2026 Stewards Report

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